Skip to content
cask.news
← Browse all apps

BeaconScanner vs Network Radar

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

BeaconScanner

7.0
Utilities

Utility to scan for iBeacon-compatible devices

Network Radar

6.0
Utilities

Tool to scan and monitor the network

Metric BeaconScanner Network Radar
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 6.0
30-day Installs 4 38
90-day Installs 8 132
365-day Installs 49 631
Version 1.1.13 3.2
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 515 32
GitHub Forks 64 16
Open Issues 4 -
License MIT GPL-2.0
Language Objective-C C
Last GitHub Commit 3mo ago 10y ago
First Seen May 3, 2014 Jun 7, 2020

Reviews

BeaconScanner

BeaconScanner is a unique utility for macOS that allows users to detect and interact with iBeacon-compatible devices. It's particularly useful for developers and professionals working with beacon technology, offering a straightforward tool for scanning and managing beacons in their environment.

Scans for and interacts with iBeacon-compatible devices, providing a tool for developers and professionals.

Pros

  • + Unique tool for macOS users working with iBeacons
  • + Actively maintained with recent updates
  • + Open-source with a permissive MIT license

Cons

  • - Limited adoption and user base
  • - Some features may be more advanced on iOS platforms

Network Radar

Network Radar is a macOS tool for network scanning and monitoring, offering auto-updates and open-source features. It benefits users needing network insights on macOS.

Scans and monitors network activity on macOS.

Pros

  • + Dedicated network tool for macOS
  • + Auto-update functionality
  • + Open-source under GPL-2.0

Cons

  • - No recent updates or activity
  • - Potential compatibility issues with newer macOS versions